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May 02, 2008

"Cool" Roofing???

What is "Cool" Roofing? I had to do a double take when I recently read this article about "Cool" Roofing. I am pretty up to date on building technologies and I am familiar with green roofs, but "Cool" Roofing....never heard of it. I was really surprised to learn how easy and energy efficient it truly is.

"Cool" Roofing is where you replace your current roof or shingles with sustainable materials that will reflect the sun's heat back up to the sky. The coolness is measured in two parts: solar reflectance and thermal emittance. The idea is to make a sustainable roof that can last 30 year or more! Not bad considering right now in Minnesota roofs typically need to be replaces every 15 to 20 years! The Slate Roofing Contractors Association reports that sea green slates can last anywhere from 110 to 120 years, and work great with "Cool" Roofing.

For more info or to view up to date listings please visit Waters Realty on the Web! or call Cheri Kuhn at 612-865-9150, your local EcoBroker!

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"Cool" Roofing???

What is "Cool" Roofing? I had to do a double take when I recently read this article about "Cool" Roofing. I am pretty up to date on building technologies and I am familiar with green roofs, but "Cool" Roofing....never heard of it. I was really surprised to learn how easy and energy efficient it truly is.

"Cool" Roofing is where you replace your current roof or shingles with sustainable materials that will reflect the sun's heat back up to the sky. The coolness is measured in two parts: solar reflectance and thermal emittance. The idea is to make a sustainable roof that can last 30 year or more! Not bad considering right now in Minnesota roofs typically need to be replaces every 15 to 20 years! The Slate Roofing Contractors Association reports that sea green slates can last anywhere from 110 to 120 years, and work great with "Cool" Roofing.

For more info or to view up to date listings please visit Waters Realty on the Web! or call Cheri Kuhn at 612-865-9150, your local EcoBroker!